Chunkz, born Amin Mohammed on February 21, 1996, is a British social media personality, comedian, and television presenter. Hailing from northwest London and of Somali descent, Chunkz gained fame through his hilarious YouTube content, which includes vlogs, pranks, and challenge videos. Here is a detailed look of Chunkz net worth.
Career and Rise to Fame
Chunkz began filming videos in 2015 alongside his cousin, fellow YouTuber Darkest Man, sharing entertaining content that quickly went viral. His cooking series, Cooking with Chunkz, attracted major attention, prompting him to drop out of university in 2016 to fully focus on his channel.
Chunkz later teamed up with Yung Filly, forming a popular duo that expanded their fanbase and secured deals with brands like FootAsylum and Sky Sports. In March 2018, he collaborated with Michael Dapaah to launch a voice app for Google Assistant and Trainline, and won the International Somali Award for Best Entertainer that same year.
In 2019, Chunkz joined the Beta Squad YouTube group alongside Niko Omilana and released two music tracks after signing a record deal in 2020. That year, he also won a MOBO Award and later co-presented the ceremony with Maya Jama.
In September 2022, Chunkz made his television presenting debut with ITV2’s Bad Chefs, and in 2023, he represented England in the charity Soccer Aid football match at Old Trafford.
Net Worth and Social Media
Chunkz’s success across social media, music, and television has earned him an estimated net worth of £1 million. As of September 2023, he has 2.94 million YouTube subscribers and 3.8 million Instagram followers, which continue to contribute to his earnings.
Personal Life and Fun Facts
- Height: 6ft (182cm)
- Chunkz underwent an impressive 25kg weight loss before the 2021 Soccer Aid match, sharing a comparison on social media highlighting his transformation.
- Nicknamed “Chunkz,” he is sometimes playfully called “Chunkell” by friends and colleagues like Maya Jama.
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